Médoc 2017 and Haut-Médoc 2017

MÉDOC 2017

Château La Tour de By 2017 Médoc

The nose offers power, a fine grain and intensity. It reveals notes of strawberry, blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of violet, crushed cassis as well as fine hints of spices, Sichuan pepper, cardamom and an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine juiciness as well as a juicy/finely acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy cassis associated with fine touches of violet/iris as well as very fine hints of nutmeg and a very discreet hint of spices/pepper. Good length. Tannins are well-built.

Score : 15.5/20 90-91/100)

Héritage, La Tour de By 2017 Médoc

The nose offers power, deepness as well as concentration. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, wild blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small red fruits as well as a subtle hint of rose, fresh nutmeg and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, juicy, wellbalanced and offers a fine mineral/fresh frame as well as a small suppleness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, juicy/ripe cassis and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of small berries, violet/iris as well as very fine hints of liquorice, toasted and chocolate.

Tannins are elegant.

Score : 16/20 92/100)

Château Prieuré de Blaignan 2017

Médoc

The nose reveals notes of wild berries, blackberry and small notes of ripe strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, liquorice as well as fine hints of pepper and a subtle hint of chocolate. The mouth is fruity, juicy and offers minerality, freshness, a small fat as well as a fine acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh red berries, strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of liquorice, tonka bean and very discreet hints of caramelization. Tannins are supple.

Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)

Château L’Eden 2017 Médoc

The nose offers concentration and a fin power. This wine should be put in carafe. It reveals notes of cassis, small wild red fruits associated with fine touches of pepper, iris as well as very discreet hints of varietal and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame as well as minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with fine touches of toasted, vanilla and a subtle hint of liquorice (in the background). Good length.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

ChâteauVilla Carmin 2017 Médoc

The offers a fine gourmandize and a very fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry, Cuben pepper and small notes of sweet spices associated with fine touches of toasted and very fine hints of small fleshy red berries. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/fresh frame, a good definition, gourmandize, precision as well as a fine straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy raspberry, fleshy cherry and small notes of juicy Boysen berry associated with fine touches of strawberry. Good length. Tannins are well-built.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100) Clos Manou 2017 Médoc

The nose is elegant, fruity, gourmand and offers a fine creamy sensation, a small richness and gourmandize. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, Gariguette strawberry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with very discreet hints of vanilla, toasted as well as hints of violet, crushed quitch plum and caramelization. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with slight touches of Bourbon vanilla, nutmeg, sweet mild tobacco and sweet spices/cardamom. Tannins are well-built and elegant. Good persistence with a subtle coffee hint.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Château Layauga-Dubosq Cuvée Renaissance 2017 Médoc

The nose is gourmand, aromatic and offers a small richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry, crushed cassis associated with small touches of chocolate, toasted as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and a subtle hint of crunchy redcurrant. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ acidulous frame, a good definition as well as minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry, strawberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry associated with small touches of chocolate as well as a hint of tonka bean and a small touch of chocolate. Good length.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château Noaillac Prestige 2017 Médoc

The nose is aromatic, toasted and offers power, a fine grain and a small gourmandize. It reveals notes of ripe/juicy raspberry, toasted and small notes of cardamom associated with touches of cherry, blackberry as well as hints of grilled bread and Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ acidulous frame, a good definition as well as precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with small touches of juicy cassis as well as fine hints of cherry, fresh flowers and grey pepper. Tannins are precise, elegant and well-built.

Score : 15.75/20 91-92/100)

Château Vieux Robin 2017 Médoc

The nose is powerful and offers a fine grain and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of wild raspberry associated with a fine hint of blackcurrant and Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a small racy minerality and an acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy cherry associated with a fine touch of crunchy blackcurrant as well as discreet hints of racy minerality.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Céleste, Le Temple de Tourteyron 2017 Médoc

The nose reveals notes of red fruits, lilac and small notes of blackberry associated with a touch of camphor and racy minerality. the mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as roundness/fatness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of lilac, fresh/juicy raspberry associated with fine touches de zan as well as a discreet hint of camphor and a racy minerality.

Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)